Oven-Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce
Tender, flaky, and full of fresh flavor, this Oven-Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce is an easy and elegant dinner recipe perfect for any occasion. Baked to perfection and topped with a rich, herby dill sauce, this salmon dish is healthy, comforting, and packed with delicious flavor.
Ingredients
- For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on recommended)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- For the Creamy Dill Sauce:
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for richness)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry. Place on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and sprinkle with zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Bake Salmon: Bake for 15–20 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and internal temp reaches 135–145°F (depending on preference).
- Prepare Dill Sauce: While salmon bakes, whisk together sour cream, mayo, dill, mustard, lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
- Serve: Plate salmon fillets, spoon creamy dill sauce over the top, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh dill.